Technique for repairing and joining small diameter optical fiber cables
US4585304A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 1983 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2003 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2045/14557
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A technique for repairing or joining lengths of ultra-fine, small diameter optical fiber cables is described. The technique comprises: positioning a hollow cylindrical ferrule over one of two cable portions; forming a splice joint between the optical fibers to be joined together; forming a protective buffer layer about the splice joint; sliding the ferrule over the protective buffer layer and into overlapping relationship with each cable portion; and bonding the ferrule to each cable portion. An apparatus for performing the repair or joining technique is also described.
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